Painting pictures with words.
Opening a part of the soul.
Emotion flowing with the lines.
Tapestry skillfully woven.
Reflecting thoughts artfully.
Yearning to make a difference.
--Karen O'Leary--Whispers' Editor

Monday, May 5, 2014

Footprints--By Carolyn Devonshire--United States

Who journeyed here, perhaps this mornAs the orange orb created dawnSummoning sun worshipers

Footprints far too large to fillDescended down the shell-strewn hillThen hugged the waves’ low tide

The retirement communitySends scouts here daily just to seeIf the sands of time still wait

Alas, they do, imprints remainSacrificed to sea when evening tide returns again

A Florida writer, Carolyn enjoys writing humor but also receives inspiration from nature and people who touch her life. She has enjoyed co-writing with other poets and finds that both writers grow when they share their thoughts. She has spent most of her life as a reporter and a writer for magazines.

14 comments:

Carolyn, I simply loved this beautifully written poem with it's metaphors, like the "orange orb created dawn". Your ability to describe ordinary scenes in such eloquent language really appeals to my artistic eye. So very glad you are here on Whispers to share your amazing talent with all of us. Love Charlene

Carolyn, your poems are always so glorious to read as I feel that I am planted right there leaving my very own footprints! I agree so deeply with Charlene, that you so aptly define a moment leaving the reader with such glorious impressions! Talk about "awesome" to find here on Whispers! Sheri @ www.poetryandbeyond.net

Beautiful imagery flows through the mind as i read each line Carolyn. I love the ocean and you capture such treasured moments in your poetic piece. Indeed it was a pleasure to read. Blessings always, Leokadia

A lovely description of walking on the beach and leaving ones footprints behind. You have way with words, my friend, that catches the readers eye and get caught up in the moments you create. Thank you for sharing poetry with us.